Report claims Chelsea failed in last ditch effort to sign Awoniyi
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Springboks have better balance and depth than in 'bonus' 2019 triumph
MARSEILLE, France : If winning a Rugby World Cup is a squad effort then South Africa are better placed than most to retain their title with strength in depth across the park and much of the experience gained in lifting the trophy four years ago retained.
Qualifying matches for AFC U23 Asian Cup begin today
RIYADH: Fifty-five teams are set to start the qualifying competition today for the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
Newcastle United owner backs Howe to turn around Premier League slump
BRIGHTON: “We will bounce back.” The message from the Newcastle United boardroom is loud and clear.
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix for record 10th straight F1 victory
MONZA, Italy: Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen secured a record 10th straight win with victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with a Red Bull one-two on Ferrari’s home track. “That’s a nice stat,” Verstappen said on team radio immediately after the win. Another flawless performance from the two-time defending champion saw Verstappen beat teammate Sergio Pérez by 6.064 seconds. Carlos Sainz Jr.
Kylian Mbappe scores 2 goals as PSG rout Lyon 4-1 in French league
PARIS: Kylian Mbappe’s two goals put him top of the French league’s scoring charts as Paris Saint-Germain won 4-1 at struggling Lyon on Sunday for their biggest success of the season under new coach Luis Enrique.
Lewandowski scores late penalty in Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Osasuna
BARCELONA: For a second straight game, Robert Lewandowski came to Barcelona’s rescue after he earned and converted an 86th-minute penalty to grab a 2-1 win for Barcelona at Osasuna on Sunday.
Union Berlin finally lose at home after 24 Bundesliga games as Leipzig triumph 3-0
BERLIN: Union Berlin fans rose to their feet to applaud their team despite Leipzig substitute Benjamin Sesko scoring twice to end Union’s long unbeaten run at home in the Bundesliga with a 3-0 defeat on Sunday.